Can my vehicle be tested safely?Or; I was given a Rejection From Testing Form. What does it mean?
To ensure the safety of your vehicle, the inspector, and other people around the inspection bay, the inspector is required by inspection regulations to perform a “Pre-Inspection Safety Check.” Items that could result in a rejection from testing can include tires in an unsafe condition, fluid leaks, exhaust leaks, visible smoke, missing gas cap, or mechanical problems with the engine and/or drive train. A “Notice of Rejection From Vehicle Emissions Testing” form will be filled out by the inspector to identify the vehicle and the reason it is being rejected from testing. The items that are indicated on the form must be corrected/fixed before the emissions inspection can be safely performed. Diesel powered vehicles will not be rejected from testing due to tire condition or a missing fuel cap. Diesel vehicles with a manufacturer’s designated gross vehicle weight rating of 8,501 pounds or more may receive a Rejection from Testing Form from the inspection station with instructions to contact
